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• 16 Canceled Shows We Wish Would Come Back For One Last Season

  08-04-2021 23:57
  
  Lots of shows get canceled. But these deserve one last chance.The number of shows that get canceled every year seems to have only increased in the age of streaming. There are more platforms in the mix now than ever before, and they're throwing anything they can at the wall to see what sticks. Inevitably, there are casualties.But some shows deserve the axe much less than others. There are those that fail because of scheduling miscalculations, or due to circumstances beyond anybody's control, or e
  
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• Path Of Exile 2 - Official Gameplay Walkthrough 2

  08-04-2021 22:57
  
  Path of Exile 2's first gameplay showcase at ExileCon was set in the dark forests of the Island of Ogham. Our latest showcase takes place in the ancient dunes of the Vastiri Desert and uses two new weapon types - Spears and Crossbows - to demonstrate Path of Exile 2's next-generation action combat.
  
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• New Path Of Exile Expansion, Ultimatum, Adds A Hardcore Gauntlet Mode

  08-04-2021 22:45
  
  During the latest developer livestream focusing on Path of Exile, developer Grinding Gear Games showcased the next expansion coming to the online free-to-play action-RPG, known as Ultimatum. In the upcoming update, coming to PC on April 16 (with console launch the week after), a new league event will let you jump into a challenging activity that focuses on wave-based encounters for rare loot.The Ultimatum expansion centers on the new NPC named the Trialmaster, who comes from the Vaal civilizatio
  
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• New Assassin's Creed Valhalla Update Fixes 4 Broken Quests

  08-04-2021 22:34
  
  A new update for Assassin's Creed Valhalla is now live on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Stadia, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S that fixes progression issues with four quests that occur around the mid-to-late point in the game.The four quests in question are Old Wounds in Essexe, Unholy Father in Grantebridgescire, The Thegn of Lincoln in Lincolnscire, and the Falling Stars mystery in Lunden. Each quest had progression issues where players couldn't complete them for one reason or another. For
  
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• Destiny 2's New Iron Banner Guns Revealed For Next Season

  08-04-2021 22:25
  
  Bungie has revealed a set of four new weapons that'll be available in the next season of Destiny 2 for players willing to take on the challenge of its Iron Banner competitive event. The slate of guns includes a hand cannon, a sniper rifle, a machine gun, and a shotgun. The former two are weapons that previously were released in the Iron Banner in Destiny 2's first year, while the latter two are brand new.The new guns were shown off in a This Week at Bungie blog post, but the developer didn't giv
  
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• New Path of Exile 2 Gameplay Shows Off Wild Builds And A More Story-Driven Campaign

  08-04-2021 22:20
  
  After teasing new content for the Path of Exile franchise, developer Grinding Gear Games has revealed new gameplay for Path of Exile 2, the sequel to its popular and growing free-to-play RPG. During a special developer livestream focusing on what's to come with Path of Exile, the developers gave fans the most thorough look at the game yet, which hasn't been seen since its reveal back at ExileCon 2019.The new trailer and subsequent gameplay demo focused on the Act 2 section of Path of Exile 2, wh
  
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• Final Fantasy 7: Advent Children Is Getting A 4K Blu-Ray Release

  08-04-2021 21:57
  
  More than 15 years after its initial release, Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children is getting a new edition--this time on 4K UHD Blu-ray. The 4K UHD version will include the additional footage added in the 2009 Blu-ray release, making this the definitive way to watch the animated follow-up to the classic Square Enix JRPG. Advent Children's 4K UHD Blu-ray is available to preorder now at Amazon for $31.Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children 4K UHD Blu-ray$31It's worth noting that if you preorder a copy
  
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• Elgato Cam Link Pro Is A Capture Card For Multi-Camera Streamers

  08-04-2021 21:11
  
  Elgato has announced its latest capture card, a higher-end version of its Elgato Cam Link. The Elgato Cam Link Pro is a new internal HDMI interface that can ingest up to four different camera feeds. This allows for streamers to switch between four different shots on the fly, perfect for those who are shooting podcasts or studio shows. The Elgato Cam Link Pro is a high-end option for this kind of production, which brings with it a hefty price: $360.Elgato Cam Link Pro$360 The Cam Link Pro is an i
  
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• Call Of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Patch Notes For April 8 Revealed

  08-04-2021 21:07
  
  Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War has gotten its second update in as many days. The April 8 update for the military shooter introduces a new modes in the form of Gunfight Tournaments and Gunfight Blueprints, while a new Throwback Moshpit playlist is also now in the game.In Gunfight Tournaments, sixteen teams fight in 2v2 Gunfight matches in a single-elimination tournament that progress through four rounds. You can earn rewards for winning matches, including an emblem, calling card, charm, and a w
  
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• Destiny 2 Weapon Nerfs And Buffs Are Coming In Season 14

  08-04-2021 21:04
  
  Bungie has provided a preview of some balance changes coming to Destiny 2 as part of the as-of-yet untitled Season 14. While numerous areas of the game will be tweaked, the latest weekly blog post keys in on changes to weapons, which will see certain swords and hand cannons nerfed, the effectiveness of certain perks reduced, and more.Weapons feature lead Chris Proctor detailed a selection of changes, which will be further explained in future patch notes. Among the most wide-ranging changes are a
  
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• Asterix Live-Action Adaptation Lands Swedish Soccer Player Zlatan Ibrahimovic

  08-04-2021 20:44
  
  Swedish soccer player Zlatan Ibrahimovic will make his movie debut in the upcoming fifth live-action adaptation of the French-originated and globally popular children's franchise The Adventures of Asterix, according to Deadline. Ibrahimovic joins Vincent Cassel (Westworld), Guillaume Canet (Next Time I'll Aim for the Heart), Gilles Lellouche (Love Me if You Dare), and Marion Cotillard (It's Only the End of the World) for Asterix & Obelix: The Middle Kingdom, which is currently in pre-product
  
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• Kangaroo Jack Star Confirms There Is An R-Rated Cut

  08-04-2021 20:36
  
  It is widely known that the 2003 movie Kangaroo Jack began its life as an R-rated mobster movie called Down Under, but could the original edition that was film get a re-release in the wake of the Snyder Cut? Star Jerry O'Connell said in no uncertain terms that an R-rated cut of the movie exists that features a lot more adult content, including his own full frontal nudity. Don't get your hopes up for it to be released, however."There is an R-rated cut of Kangaroo Jack out there. There is full fro
  
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• Hot Wheels Unleashed Exclusive Gameplay

  08-04-2021 20:30
  
  In this exclusive video, we race through three unique tracks from Hot Wheels Unleashed, which will have 40 different tracks and over 60 vehicles to ride in the final release.
  
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• Exclusive: Hot Wheels Unleashed Gameplay Shows Off Lightning-Fast Racing

  08-04-2021 20:30
  
  Hot Wheels Unleashed is the next game in the decades-long toy and video game franchise, and GameSpot has an exclusive new gameplay video showcasing the fast-paced micro-racer in action. Announced back in February, with an expected release on September 30 this year for current platforms, it will feature many of the familiar aspects of Hot Wheels, such as cool racing vehicles and complex orange tracks with some bizarre loops and turns.Our recent hands-on with the game gave us a chance to check out
  
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• Lil Nas X Game Twerk Hero Is Real, But You Can't Break Satan's Neck

  08-04-2021 20:02
  
  Having made headlines for breaking Satan's neck after giving him the lap dance of his life in the new song "Montero (Call Me By Your Name)," rapper Lil Nas X has released a browser-based rhythm game that lets players twerk to the bop on repeat.The game, called Twerk Hero, can be played right in your browser. It's a bonkers, imprecise rhythm game that tasks you with destroying floating arrows known as temptations. That's done by using the mouse to shake Lil Nas X's butt to the song, which cycles
  
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• Call Of Duty: Warzone Playlist Update For April 8 Out Now

  08-04-2021 19:56
  
  The latest weekly playlist update for Call of Duty: Warzone is out now, serving up new playlists for the battle royale game and removing some others.The new playlists added to Warzone include Mini Royale Trios, Pulder Quads, and Resurgence Quads for Rebirth Island. The modes that have been removed include King Slayer on Verdansk, Plunder Trios, and Resurgence Duos for Rebirth Island.Here's your weekly #Warzone playlist update! Now live.
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• Mortal Kombat Gets New IMAX Poster From BossLogic

  08-04-2021 19:21
  
  Australian artist BossLogic has taken to Twitter to announce that he's been tapped to create the official IMAX Mortal Kombat movie poster. That announcement, which also thoughtfully shared the striking poster, can be viewed below.The upcoming Mortal Kombat film hits theaters and HBO Max on April 23, and expectations for the movie only continue to climb. The film has a lot to live up to as it's continuing the legacy of one of the most iconic video game franchises of all times--but it's been a few
  
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• Sony Will Bring Movies To Netflix After Theaters, Including Uncharted And Spider-Man

  08-04-2021 19:07
  
  Netflix has reached a deal with Sony Pictures to bring the movie studio's 2022 films and beyond to the streaming network exclusively following their run in theaters and home video. This includes movies like Uncharted, Morbius, and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse sequel.The Sony films will come to Netflix after the first "pay window," which means after they finish up in theaters and aftertheir home entertainment release. The "pay one" window is historically about 18 months, according to The Hol
  
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• Stadia Announces 10 More Games For Its 2021 Library

  08-04-2021 18:48
  
  Google may have abandoned its efforts to create exclusive games for its Stadia streaming service through internal development studios, but the company still has plenty of games headed to its platform from third-party developers.Next week will see the first of ten new games headed to Stadia, starting with The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark by Akupara Games on April 15, and then a month later players can experience the joy of running their own wine-making business in Hundred Days.These a
  
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• HBO Reveals Game Of Thrones Anniversary Curated Marathons

  08-04-2021 18:37
  
  As part of Game of Thrones's 10-year anniversary this month, HBO has announced details for MaraThrone, its recently announced curated binge-watching marathon. The newly posted site offers six different playlists of episodes--or "routes"--that allows fans to relive the series all over again by hopscotching through all eight seasons with a focus on particular characters, kingdoms, or relationships.It's worth noting that while there are technically six "routes," the first one literally recommends f
  
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• Blizzard "From The Vault" Collection Celebrates 30th Anniversary With Limited Edition Collectibles

  08-04-2021 18:34
  
  Blizzard is introducing a new limited series of merch based on its various franchises to celebrate the company's 30th anniversary. The "From the Vault" series will introduce new collectibles every month through November, starting today with the Lich King Arthas premium statue and a special art print.The Lich King Arthas statue is 26 inches high and weighs more than 40 pounds, and it comes at a premium price of $1100. A Prince Arthas concept art print is also part of this month's offerings for $3
  
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• Massive Outriders Update Will Nerf Trickster And Technomancer Next Week

  08-04-2021 18:28
  
  Developer People Can Fly has outlined the first major patch for Outriders that makes some tweaks to the looter-shooter, including addressing stability issues and nerfing some class-specific skills.A disappointment to some Outriders players will come in the form of balancing adjustments to loot drops and class skills. Some enemies, like the Coldclaw and Splittooth, will drop less gear because they were being too generous with their spoils. Meanwhile, Bullet abilities (such as the Technomancer's B
  
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• Monster Hunter Rise's Melding Pot Is Bugged

  08-04-2021 18:25
  
  Capcom is investigating another bug in Monster Hunter Rise. As the publisher acknowledged on the official Monster Hunter website, an issue has been discovered with the Melding Pot, the feature that allows you to craft Talismans out of different materials. According to Capcom, the issue in question can cause the Melding Pot to produce the same Talismans in the same order, which could result in you wasting crafting materials."We have confirmed a bug for some players when using 'Melding--Wisp of My
  
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• Ubisoft Hires New Chief People Officer After Reports Of Abuse And Sexism

  08-04-2021 18:19
  
  Ubisoft has hired Anika Grant to become its new Chief People Officer in a role where she will oversee the publisher's efforts toward ensuring the company's workplaces are "anchored in safety, respect, and wellbeing." The hiring of Grant comes after Ubisoft was called out for having a "frat house" culture of sexism and abuse.Grant will also join Ubisoft's executive committee, and she starts today, April 8. Grant, who is an Australian citizen, was formerly the global HR director at Dyson. Before t
  
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• Footage Of Canceled Castlevania Game Shows Up On YouTube

  08-04-2021 17:55
  
  Video footage of a canceled Castlevania game has emerged in the wild for the first time. An anonymous collector posted a YouTube video that exhibits what appears to be a pre-E3 demo for Castlevania Resurrection, a Dreamcast entry in the series that never actually came out.The footage shows a handful of different areas that the player accesses from a debug menu, all of which are very much in the decrepit castle milieu that the series is known for. It's difficult to tell exactly how the demo plays
  
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• Apex Legends War Games Event Kicks Off April 13, Adds 5 New Modes

  08-04-2021 17:55
  
  Respawn's popular battle royale game Apex Legends is launching a new event called War Games that introduces a series of new events and more. The War Games event kicks off on April 13, but the first details and a trailer for it are available now.The War Games event brings new playlist modifiers that only run for a few days. These special playlists will offer up cosmetics--including the Rampart and 30-30 skins--as well as new Battle Pass levels. There will also be XP challenges that come online ea
  
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• Happy Rex Manning Day! Here's Where To Watch Empire Records Online

  08-04-2021 17:45
  
  Oh Rexy, you're so sexy! It's Rex Manning Day, that special day in the 1995 film Empire Records in which washed-up pop star Rex Manning (Maxwell Caufield) did a special appearance at the record store and ended up helping feed into the chaos of the day. How better to mark such a special occasion than with a rewatch of the cult classic '90s movie?If you don't have a DVD or VHS copy of the film you can dust off, never fear! You have digital options. Empire Records is available for rent and purchase
  
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• Nintendo Switch's Rumored Bluetooth Audio Support Is Unlikely, And Here's Why

  08-04-2021 17:37
  
  The Nintendo Switch was updated with firmware 12.0.0 this week, with the inclusion of a line that suggested to some dataminers that Bluetooth audio might be activated soon. While Nintendo hasn't commented either way, the hardware limitations of the Switch (and most modern consoles) still make that improbable.Bluetooth audio has been a requested feature on gaming devices for years, but even with the most-recent hardware in the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S support for it hasn't been implement
  
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• PUBG Update 11.1 Now Live On Xbox And PlayStation: Revised Paramo Map, New Ranked System

  08-04-2021 17:19
  
  PUBG has been updated to version 11.1, which brings back a fan-favorite map, introduces an emergency pickup tool, and makes changes to the ranked reward structure. The patch is now available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5, in addition to the earlier PC release.This season reintroduces the Paramo map, a 3x3 map set in the South American highlands. This revised iteration of Paramo has more field cover and a dynamic world system that modifies major landmarks. You can
  
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• GTA Online's latest update Has Big Rewards For Daredevils And Rally Fans

  08-04-2021 17:16
  
  This week's GTA Online update has plenty of worthwhile rewards for players of the GTA V multiplayer game. An iconic piece of rallying history, a daredevil's signature suit, and big rewards were all detailed in the latest blog post from Rockstar Games, which you can read highlights of below.Free Vehicle GiveawayHead down to Southern San Andreas Super Autos any time this week from April 8-15, and you can pick up a Lampadati Tropos Rallye for free. As its name suggests, it's a rally car first and a
  
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• Borderlands 3 Director's Cut Update Goes Live Today, Patch Notes Released

  08-04-2021 17:16
  
  A major update for Borderlands 3 and its Director's Cut add-on goes live today at 12 PM PT / 3 PM ET, and it introduces many new changes to the game. The main pieces of new content to the Director's Cut include the new raid boss Hemovorous and a series of murder mysteries investigated by Ava.In addition to these fresh adventures, Director's Cut owners can now take advantage of a new progression system known as Vault Cards. Vault Cards allow players to unlock themed cosmetics and scaled gear base
  
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• Martin Scorsese's Killers Of The Flower Moon Is "One For The Ages," Writer Says

  08-04-2021 17:14
  
  Martin Scorsese's Killers of the Flower Moon is one of the most-anticipated upcoming big-budget movies, and now we've learned a little more about it. Writer Eric Roth spoke to Collider about the movie, which he believes could be "one of the great movies" of our time.Roth said he's been working on the movie for five or six years already, and it's finally set to begin filming in Oklahoma later this month. He said he's feeling confident that Scorsese has something special in the works with Killers
  
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• All 16 TV Shows Canceled In 2021 So Far

  08-04-2021 17:08
  
  As we get further and further into 2021, some of the most beloved shows on TV, streaming, and cable are getting canceled. It's a tale as old as TV itself, and something we have to deal with every single year. After all, on Netflix alone, 26 shows got the axe in 2020. Meanwhile, dozens and dozens of more shows were cut elsewhere.This is always an incredibly sad time for fans of those respective programs, but it's also something fans of TV know all too well. Who among us hasn't been sad when our
  
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• Nick Offerman Cast In Hulu's Pam & Tommy Sex Tape Series

  08-04-2021 16:49
  
  Comic actor Nick Offerman, perhaps best known for playing Ron Swanson in NBC's Parks and Recreation, will be joining Lily James, Sebastian Stan, and Seth Rogen in an upcoming Hulu limited series titled Pam & Tommy, about the 1995 theft and release of Pam Anderson and Tommy Lee's infamous sex tape, according to Variety. The biographical drama will span eight episodes, and the project was scheduled to begin shooting this week.Offerman will be playing Milton Ingley, aka Uncle Miltie, "a burly,
  
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• An Ancient Aliens Movie Is Coming

  08-04-2021 16:48
  
  History Channel's popular TV series Ancient Aliens--you know, the one that has spawned all the memes--is becoming a movie. Godzilla vs. Kong studio Legendary has reached a deal with Cobra Kai's creators to make an Ancient Aliens film, according to The Hollywood Reporter.Josh Heald and Jon Hurwitz from Counterbalance will direct the movie, with Luke Ryan lined up to write the script. Ryan founded Chaotic Good, a worldbuilding company that has worked on design for Disney, Amazon, Fox, and Warner.A
  
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• WarnerMedia Boss Confirms Movies Will Get Theatrical Release Before Streaming In 2022

  08-04-2021 16:39
  
  WarnerMedia CEO Jason Kilar has confirmed that the studio's 2022 movies will be heading to streaming after a theatrical run.Kilar appeared on Vox's Recode Media podcast, where he was asked about Warner Bros's plans in 2022, following its decision in 2021 to theatrically release movies simultaneously with a release on HBO Max. Kilar stated that its biggest films will return to a theatrical model, before heading to the studio's streaming platform."I think it's very fair to say that a big, you know
  
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• GameStop's Ryan Cohen To Become Chairman After Reddit Stock Price Surge

  08-04-2021 16:10
  
  GameStop is planning to appoint the billionaire investor Ryan Cohen to the role of chairman, the retailer has announced. GameStop said it intends to elect Cohen to the position at GameStop's annual stockholder meeting in June.Cohen founded the pet food company Chewy and was one of GameStop's single largest personal investors when, in 2020, he called for dramatic changes to GameStop's business model to help turn the ship around. GameStop would later promote him to a board of directors position at
  
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• Deathloop Delayed, Now Coming September 14

  08-04-2021 16:08
  
  Deathloop, the anticipated PC and PS5 action-adventure game from Arkane, has been pushed back to the fall. The game is now slated to release on September 14, 2021. In a brief statement from game director Dinga Bakaba and art director Sebastien Mitton, the team chalked up the delay to a desire to reach its own quality goals without compromising on health concerns."We're committed to quality and preserving our team's ambitions for Deathloop while ensuring the health and safety of everyone at Arkan
  
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• Ring Fit Adventure Is Getting An Official Exercise Mat

  08-04-2021 16:06
  
  Nintendo saw a big demand for its exercise adventure game Ring Fit Adventure in 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic forced many a gym to shut its doors last year. The only thing missing from the package was a branded exercise mat, which peripheral manufacturer Hori plans to rectify.As spotted by Famitsu, the exercise mat will only be available in Japan from July for ¥6,470 which works out to just under $60. The mat comes with the official Ring Fit Adventure logo and a bleeding-edge orange color s
  
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• WWE's Becky Lynch And Bayley To Join Ultimate Rivals: The Court

  08-04-2021 16:00
  
  Bit Fry's upcoming arcade basketball game Ultimate Rivals: The Court for Apple Arcade has revealed that WWE superstars will be competing with other top athletes. And two of the big names revealed in this announcement are "The Man" Becky Lynch and Bayley.Arriving first on Apple Arcade later in the year, then followed by Steam and console releases, Ultimate Rivals: The Court will feature two of WWE's biggest names. In the concept art below, the two wrestlers will appear in their ring attire, which
  
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• Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare Quietly Loses Two Maps

  08-04-2021 15:40
  
  Two of the three maps that were quietly added to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare recently have now been removed from the 2019 game, and just like when they were added, there was little fanfare. CharlieIntel reports that Infinity Ward has seemingly removed the Al-Raab Airbase and Drainage maps from the game. They were ever only playable in private matches as opposed to the public multiplayer playlists. However, both are now gone entirely. The third map that was added by surprise, Killhouse, remains
  
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• Actor Zach Avery Arrested For Alleged $690 Million Hollywood Ponzi Scheme

  08-04-2021 15:28
  
  An actor named Zachary Horwitz, who works under the screen name Zach Avery, was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly defrauding investors of over $690 million. It's not the first Ponzi scheme to have been identified in Hollywood, but it may be one of the biggest.An affidavit by FBI agent John Verrastro, quoted by The Hollywood Reporter, details the crimes Horwitz has been accused of. With his company 1inMM Capital, Horwitz allegedly went to investors using fraudulent distribution agreements with la
  
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• Apple Claims Fortnite's Declining Interest Is Behind Epic's Project Liberty

  08-04-2021 15:25
  
  Apple has outlined its case against Epic games in preparation for next month's lawsuit, suggesting that Epic's high-profile moves last summer were part of a strategy to draw more attention to Fortnite, which the company says had been declining in popularity.In its court filing Apple alleges that Epic planned a a strategy with lawyers and its public relations to "revive flagging interest in Fortnite," GameSpot sister site CNET reports. This plan, allegedly called Project Liberty internally at Epi
  
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• Destroy All Humans Announced For Nintendo Switch In Dastardly Fakeout

  08-04-2021 15:21
  
  Destroy All Humans came to PS4, Xbox One, Google Stadia and PC last year, but the game skipped out on Nintendo Switch. That's changing very soon, as the game is releasing on the portable hybrid system with two collector's editions. We do have to say, however, that THQ Nordic's way of announcing the port on social media was pretty dastardly.How did THQ Nordic go about announcing the Nintendo Switch version? It decided to do a bait-and-switch, literally, by tricking fans into thinking it was about
  
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• Witcher TV Show Prequel Loses Star Due To Scheduling Conflict

  08-04-2021 15:12
  
  Netflix's upcoming Witcher TV show prequel, Blood Origin, is moving forward without one of its leads. Deadline reports that Jodie Turner-Smith has dropped out of the show due to changes to the show's production schedule.Turner-Smith was cast as one of the lead characters, Eile. "Due to a change in the production schedule for The Witcher: Blood Origin limited series, unfortunately Jodie Turner-Smith will no longer be able to continue on in the role of Eile," a spokesperson said.Deadline reported
  
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• New Trailer For The Fermi Paradox Showcases How You'll Try To Overcome The Titular Contradiction

  08-04-2021 15:00
  
  Developer Anomaly Games has revealed a new trailer for The Fermi Paradox. A choice-driven strategy game, The Fermi Paradox will launch for PC in 2021.In The Fermi Paradox, you do your best to overcome the titular contradiction, which asks: If there are stars like our sun out there that support the hypothesis that other planets could host sentient life, why have we never made contact with aliens? By sheer probability, we should have met something at this point--the implication is that humanity is
  
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• New Streets Of Rage 4 DLC Adds New Fighters And Survival Mode, Coming This Year

  08-04-2021 15:00
  
  Streets of Rage 4 is getting its first paid DLC. The Mr. X Nightmare DLC will add three new playable characters and a Survival game mode, and it will come alongside a separate free update that adds other new features.The first playable character is Estel Aguirre, who previously appeared as a boss fight in the base game. The debut trailer shows off Estel's trademark spin kicks and other moves, and drops a hint at the other characters to be revealed. Details on the new Survival Mode are coming clo
  
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• Hitman 3 April 2021 Roadmap Revealed And It's All About Greed

  08-04-2021 15:00
  
  Developer IO Interactive has unveiled Hitman 3's April roadmap, which features a variety of content (like new missions and weapons) for all platforms that stretches into early May.This new batch of content is called the Season of Greed and features items themed after the avaricious sin. This includes a flashy black-and-gold suit that players can dress Agent 47 in. Alongside the suit are two new weapons: the Greedy Little Coin and the Devil's Cane. The new items pair perfectly with The Greed Enum
  
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• Abandoned Developer Insists He's Not Hideo Kojima

  08-04-2021 14:33
  
  The internet seems to always think Hideo Kojima is lying to them, secretly working on a game from the shadows. It's a somewhat-valid suspicion after he revealed Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain under a false name--and fake company--but those who think he's behind the new PS5-exclusive game Abandoned are mistaken.Addressing rumors that had swirled on places like Reddit, Blue Box Game Studios director Hasan Kahraman told IGN that they were false. He said he had to Google what people were talki
  
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• The Resident Evil Re: Verse Open Beta Is Out Now

  08-04-2021 14:31
  
  While you have to wait a little longer to play Resident Evil Village, the multiplayer game Resident Evil Re: Verse is now available on all platforms through an open beta.The beta test is now live on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC through Steam. The PS5 and Xbox Series X|S editions are not bespoke next-gen versions, but instead they are backwards-compatible editions of the game.The Resident Evil Re: Verse open beta is a test of sorts for the game's system, balance, and servers, Capco
  
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